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TRUSTED PROTECTION PLANS, EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE.

Invest In Your Gear and Peace Of Mind!

Accidents happen. Protect your favorite Adorama products and purchase a protection plan to stay covered from accidental damage, mechanical or electrical failures, and more.

Repair or Replacement

Repair or Replacement

If we can’t fix it, we’ll replace it at no additional cost.

Accidental Damage

Accidental Damage

Protect your product from drops, spills, and more.

Peace of Mind

Peace of Mind

Enjoy your gear without fear. We have you covered!

Failure Protection

Failure Protection

When regular use of your product over time results in mechanical or electrical failure.

Zero Deductible

Zero Deductible

We will never charge you a deductible after the purchase of a plan.

Customer-Focused Support

Customer-Focused Support

Our claims process is simple & easy and our customer service team is happy to help.

Adorama Protect powered by Extend is available for purchase to customers in the United States. Not available for international or U.S. territories purchases. Plans on open box items do not cover pre-existing damage.
Adorama Protect plans are available for ABS clients. If you have any questions or require assistanse, please call 800-223-2500

MSI Sword 16 HX Specifications

  • Color

    Cosmo Gray

  • Screen Size

    16" (40.64cm) WUXGA Wide View Angle 165Hz 100% sRGB Thin Bezel

  • Resolution

    1920x1200 (16:10)

  • Operating System

    Windows 11 Home

  • CPU

    Intel Core i9-13980HX

  • Processor Speed

    2.2 - 5.6 GHz

  • Graphics

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 8G GDDR6

  • Video Memory

    8G GDDR6

  • Memory

    32GB (16GBx2) DDR5 5600MHz

  • LAN

    Gb LAN

  • Wireless LAN

    Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211(2x2 ax)

  • Bluetooth

    BT 5.3

  • Audio

    Nahimic 3 / Hi-Res Audio

  • Video Port

    1 x HDMI 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz)

  • USB

    3 x USB 3.2 Gen1

  • Audio Port

    1 Audio Combo (1/8")

  • TYPE-C PORT

    1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2/DP (w/PD3.0)

  • SSD

    1TB NVMe SSD Gen4x4

  • Webcam

    720p HD Webcam

  • VR Ready

    Yes

  • Keyboard

    SteelSeries 24-Zone RGB with Anti-Ghost key (99 Key)

  • Speaker

    2x2W Speaker Hi-Res Audio, Nahimic

  • AC Power Adapter

    200W

  • Battery Pack

    4 cell 65Whr Li-Polymer

  • Battery Info

    Required, included

  • Battery Material

    Lithium ion

  • Battery Type

    Non-universal

  • Battery Quantity

    1

  • Dimensions

    14 x 10.48 x 1.10" (35.56 x 26.67 x 2.79cm)

  • Weight

    5.07 lbs (2.3kg)

  • UPC Code

    824142386262

About MSI Sword 16 HX

Reshaping Next-Gen Gaming Experience
The Sword series received a legendary redesign with a brand new cosmos gray body, while keeping the same sleek profile and strong cooling. Coupled with Intel Core i9 processor and GeForce RTX 40 Series graphics, the enchanted knight now wields an even stronger weapon. Gear up and outperform your opponent with this magic artifact!

GeForce RTX 40 Series Laptops Beyond Fast
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series Laptop GPUs power the world's fastest laptops for gamers and creators. Built with the ultra-efficient NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, they bring a quantum leap in performance with AI-powered DLSS 3 and enable lifelike virtual worlds with full ray tracing. Plus, the Max-Q suite of technologies optimizes system performance, power, battery life, and acoustics for peak efficiency.

GeForce RTX 40 Series Laptops - Beyond Fast For Gamers And Creators

Ray Tracing Hyperrealistic. Hyperfast
The Ada architecture unleashes the full glory of ray tracing, which simulates how light behaves in the real world. With the power of RTX 40 Series and third-gen RT Cores, you can experience incredibly detailed virtual worlds like never before.

Optimized Power and Performance
NVIDIA Max-Q is an advanced suite of AI-powered technologies that optimize your system for peak efficiency. This enables blazing-fast laptops that are thin, quiet, and have amazing battery life.

Further With AI, Faster On RTX Get Next-Level Ai Performance on GeForce RTX
Discover the RTX AI advantage. Built for the era of Al, GeForce RTX and NVIDIA RTX GPUs feature specialized Al Tensor Cores that deliver cutting-edge performance and revolutionary capabilities. From enhanced creativity and ultra-efficient productivity to blisteringly fast gaming, the ultimate in Al power on Windows PCs is on RTX.

Discrete Graphics Mode (Mux Design) Reroute the Power In A Blink
Select between "Discrete Graphics Mode" or "MSHybrid Graphics Mode" (NVIDIA Optimus), the switchable graphics technology offers powerful gaming performance and efficiency with a single click.

NVIDIA Reflex Victory Measured In Milliseconds

NVIDIA Reflex delivers the lowest latency and best responsiveness for the ultimate competitive advantage. Built to optimize and measure system latency, Reflex provides faster target acquisition, quicker reaction times, and the best aim precision for competitive games.

Resizable Bar
Resizable BAR is an advanced PCI Express feature that enables the CPU to access the entire GPU frame buffer at once, improving performance in many games.

Now Even Smarter
MSI Laptops now accelerate work and play even faster and more efficiently than ever before. They come standard with exclusive MSI Intelligent Technology that is capable of providing whole new Intelligent features, taking automatic tuning to a whole new level.

MSI AI Engine
MSI AI Engine is able to detect user scenarios and automatically adjust hardware settings to achieve the best performance. With simple AI tuned modes and resources, you can focus on the important things like creating, work and entertainment.

MSI AI Artist
Generate images directly on your laptop with MSI AI Artist. You can create rich images with shorter prompts and generate words within images. MSI AI Artist offers stunning image composition that results in realistic and amazing visuals. Create and inspire at a whole new level.

Unmatched Visuals
With a IPS-level display covering 100% DCI-P3 color space, feast your eyes on crisp vivid content in the smoothest quality. The 16:10 golden ratio display expands the view even further, bringing top-tier visual experience.

Light Up With Gaming Style
Experience the evolution of gaming laptops with the Sword Series upgraded 24-Zone RGB Keyboard. The translucent WASD keys are immersed in vibrant hues that elevate gameplay. Illuminate your world with style and innovation.

Extraordinary Wireless Experience
The latest Wi-Fi 6E delivers stunning speed while keeps the network smooth and stable even when sharing the network with numerous users.

Reshaped For Max Cooling
The new cooling vent with 6 exhaust allows multi-directional outlet of airflows for more efficient cooling, along with shared-pipe design with 5 heat pipes between CPU and GPU, a larger thermal pipes' internal diameter and MSI exclusive thermal grease to ensure maximum performance under extreme gaming.

At The Leading Edge Of Speed
Push the limits of your system like never before with DDR5 memory. Leads to accelerated performance across every aspect of the laptop.

Higher Speed, Lower Latency
The new Sword series comes with 2 slots of SSD supporting 1x PCIe Gen 5 & 1x PCIe Gen 4, unlocking even faster r/w speed and lower latency for your game and everyday tasks.

The Way Music Should Be
Immerse yourself in lossless music and enjoy the premium sound quality with Hi-Resolution Audio.

Elevate Your Audio
Experience and listen to audio the way it was intended and share it with Nahimic in-game 3D surround & Sound Sharing via Bluetooth.

Get All The Buffs
The exclusive MSI Center helps you control and customize your MSI laptop the way you want.

Play Mobile Games As Console With Controller
Developed under an exclusive partnership with BlueStacks, the MSI APP Player provides a seamless gaming experience between mobile gaming and the PC.

Discover Your Next Favorite Game
Enjoy hundreds of high-quality PC games with your new MSI devices and one month of Xbox Game Pass- including EA play. With new games added all the time, there's always something new to play. Redeem Xbox Game Pass through your purchased MSI laptop via Microsoft Store APP.

MSI Sword 16 HX Features

  • Intel Core i9-13980HX processor for cutting-edge performance in demanding applications
  • Windows 11 Home pre-installed; MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business use
  • Latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GDDR6 GPU for superior gaming and creative performance
  • Powered by NVIDIA DLSS 3, Ada Lovelace architecture, and Max-Q for ultra-efficiency
  • Discrete Graphics mode maximizes GPU performance for extreme-level gaming and tasks
  • 16" WUXGA (1920 x 1200) display with 165Hz refresh rate for smooth, vibrant visuals
  • 24-Zone RGB gaming keyboard with number pad for customizable lighting and precise input
  • Exclusive Cooler Boost 5 Technology with 6 exhausts to maintain optimal thermal performance
  • MSI AI Engine for AI-enhanced optimization, delivering an intelligent computing experience
  • MSI Center software to manage, control, and customize your laptop according to preferences
  • MSI App Player ensures a seamless mobile-to-PC gaming experience across devices
  • High-Resolution Audio ready for premium sound quality and an immersive audio experience
  • One month of PC Game Pass included for access to a wide range of games on PC

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months for parts and 12 months for labor.

Key Features

  • Intel Core i9-13980HX processor for cutting-edge performance in demanding applications
  • Windows 11 Home pre-installed; MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business use
  • Latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GDDR6 GPU for superior gaming and creative performance
  • Powered by NVIDIA DLSS 3, Ada Lovelace architecture, and Max-Q for ultra-efficiency
  • Discrete Graphics mode maximizes GPU performance for extreme-level gaming and tasks
  • 16" WUXGA (1920 x 1200) display with 165Hz refresh rate for smooth, vibrant visuals

What's in the box:

  • MSI Sword 16 HX B13VFKG-828US 16" WUXGA 165Hz Gaming Laptop (Cosmo Gray)
  • AC Adapter
  • MSI 1 Year Limited Warranty